HOLY SONGS

Their Meanings and Historical Backgrounds
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Holy songs are received through spirit world in deep prayer.
In each song is expressed the heart of Heavenly Father
who has been suffering to construct the path of our restoration.
Our infant spirits cannot possibly comprehend our Father's 6,000
year course of walking the way of indemnity. But by coming to
know the heart of each of these Holy Songs, by using tht:~m to
preach to ourselves, and by retracing through them the course of
restoration, these 90ngs will have a profound effect upon our
lives of faith. The way of .restoration through indemnity is
the way of restoration of the hcart. Throuqh thesc Holy Songs
we can come to know thc heart of JC5US, thc llcart of True
Parents, and finally even be able to make all aspects of God's
heart, His anger, joy, sorrow, and happincss, one with our own
heart. Our spirits will be opened up to infinite new worlds,
and we will inherit God's personality in all full beauty.

We should sing them not just to fulfill our own desires,
but in deep, sincere prayer in order to receive many things
from them.

Because of lack of research, many Holy Songs still
remain to be translated, and the explanations of the meanings
and backgrounds of Holy Songs are not complcte. I intend to
continue my study so that Heaven's Heart contained in Holy
Songs can be told more accurately and more deeply, and so that
we can construct a new tradition of Holy Songs.
Finally, I wish to express my heartfelt thanks to Kathy
Novalis and Diane Fernsler, who wrote the English words, and to
Tim Elder, who translated the words from Japanese, for their
great sacrifices towards the organization of this collection of
Holy Songs.

Yoko Kobayashi
Song Leader
Education Department
Barrytown, New York
January 10, 1975

Kat'hy Goldman Novalis
Impressions on Music
January 15, 1975

Serving as channel for God and working along with Yoko
and Tim held great meaning to me for many reasons. I could
feel Father at work so much, feel His desire to give these
songs to America at this time, on thc foundation of America's
past 3 years of growth and accomplishmcnt, now perhaps our
movement can appreciate more deeply th(~ mcssage and depth of
heart in these Holy Songs.

There is vast spiritual depth in the historyand back-
ground of these songs. Every one of them can easily become a
lesson in Principle and the heart of God. Each can effectively
raise the atmosphere and drive Satan away, when sung sincerely.
We have only recently begun to hunger for the messages that
these songs and their authors give, their potential is limit-
less; we should look at these songs as swords of truth and
~ love, or as a meeting with our True Parents, rather than just
songs. They contain the essence of our Father's word and
heart. We should search for Father in words, and sing his
life-blood into our souls.

Here we also inherit the tradition of Korea and Japan,
a significant inheritance as we begin the third seven year
course. Here I would mention the greatest challenge of the
project. Korean and Japanese are languages of deep heart
expressed in few words. Our challenge was not just to find a
translation which could easily be sung, hut more importantly,
to find words that where simple, deep and universal. We sought
to rernain true to the original in every way, and to find the
simple essential center of the message.

This has been joyful labor and privilege, for which I
am grateful. I pray that these songs will be an offering to
build unity of Father's Hcavenly tradition world-wide. This
new tradition is our responsibility.

HOLY SONGS

Content

Blessing of Glory.

Grace of the Holy Garden

New Song of In5piration

Garden of Re5toration

Song of the Victor5.

Song of the Spring Breeze

Spring Song of Eden.

Oh, My Little Lambs

The Lord Has Come

My Offering

Unite Into One

Call to Sacrifice.

Song of the Young People

Principle Youth March

March of the New Age

Song of the IIeavenly Soldiers

Unified Soldiers.

Light in the East

Song of Victory

My Promise

Suffering and New Life.

Suffering Jesus

Suffering Heart

Heart of the Father

Pledge

The Father's Dwelling Place

Song of the Garden

Shining Fatherland

He Has Called Me

Oh, My Child Come Home Again

Oh Come, My Lord

My Cross

When I Behold the Lord

By the Spring of Life

Day of Glory

Song of the Banquet

Crucifixion Comes Again

l. BLESSING OF GLORY

words: Father

l. The light of Glory shines on us from afar,
Revive in strength, you Sacred Spirits of freedom.
These hills and streams, even those valleys awake.
Eternally radiate the reviving light.

2. He has called us together to realize His glorious existence
His greatness encompasses the universe
As He searches for those awakcncd Sacred Spirits
How can I attend this Lord?

3. I have awakened from death. When I am embraced
In the bosom of He who woke me,
I rejoice eternally in His eternal love and words of comfort
Be joyful eternallyand praise His glory.

4. It was by His grace that I could be embraced;
It is also by His grace tha~ I can be wrapped in His love
I try to return this blessirtg to Him on high,
But my heart is so unworthy!
We are called to restore the glory to God.

2. GRACE OF THE HOLY GARDEN

words: Father

I still haven't been able to discover the complete history
and background of this song. It has been passed on by word of
mouth that spirit world sang this in praise of Father when he
uncovered Fall of Man. It is one of the most precious pearls
among the Holy Songs.

l. Boundless grace He has given me.
Now the eteinal life is my true joy.

Chorus: Now I rejoice and praise Him always,
reward Him ever and ever returning great glory.

3. I am filled with the infinite new life
I am so "grateful for this blessing that I cherish forever.

4. I thank Him for the greatest blessing to choose me
I worship Him with all my wholeheartedness.

3. NEW SONG OF INSPIRATION

words: Father

In this song Father expressed his intense desire, intensified
even further by lIeaven's inspiratiton. I haven't heard
the exact time or circumstances in which this song was composed,
but from behind which word we can sence the course that
Father had to take, suffering greatly through fierce battles
to unravel the Word.

The meaning of the original poem is profound and difficult
but letls explore it together.

l. I was born on this earth, His gift to us
And chosen to establish freedom and happiness.
I wanted to find through Truth the purpose of this inspiration ,
I must become a living sacrifice to realize that purpose
"On this earth which God prepared and presented to us I
was born, and chosen to establish freedom and happiness. I am
comanded by Heaven to search for und discover the truth. For
the happiness of all living people I must sacrifice myself and
search for God's Words at the risk of my life.

Here, inspired by Heavenly urging, Father is commanding
himself with a sense of great responsibility. "I offer this
body for the accomplishrnent of Your Will" means to make a living
sacrifice of ones body.

The meaning of "living sucrifice" in this context can be to
explained by refering to thc sacrifice of Isaac by Abraham.
Isaac is allive, but he must be sacrificed on the altar, obediently
saying nothing. In the same manncr, Father must have the determination
to offer himself, his whole existence as a sacrifice.

He must be determined to die while living, overcome death and
"gain victory over death. In this battle he firmly cornmands
himself, "Find God's Words: Gain Victory!"

2. The voice of inspiration sings for me with all its might,
Spreading the new message of New Eden.
Sacrifice yourself completely and start building anew,
start the neworder.
Seek and realize the Kingdom of freedom.

The image of the voices of all thc angels and all of spirit
world ringing through the heavens is an expression of the joy that
comes from the victory of the Lord are news that the building
of a new Eden will begin.

"Spread this news, sacrifice yourself completely to build
anew, to realize His Will and realize the Kingdom of freedom!"
Here Father stands before those who share his ideal and commands them,
(i.e. us) by saying, 'Fulfill the task!" We who follow must offer
ourselves as living sacrifices.

3. We seek the eternal new family
Which the Father of Good in Heaven has tried to find.
Spread the new Truth, of good will
And establish the new Reaven and new earth.
What is it that Heavenly Father has sought throughout human history?
It's the Four Position Foundation, the family
of God that reflects' His image. The Lord is calling on us to
establish these new families, and realize the new heaven.
The Revelations will be founded on the true blessed families.

4. In a day of new life, establish righteousness;
Through eternal new life, heighten good.
Praise the Father of Good who is the glorious ideal;
And build a new order of peace. (i.e. social system)
Let's consider what is meant by "a day of new life"
The word "new" appears through the song. All of history until now
has been under Satanic dominion, and nothing new ever came.
Jesus came and lived a new life, hut couldn't fulfill it. But
finally, after 6,000 years, history begins anew with the Lord
of the Second Advent. Nothing except that which is related to
the Lord can be described as new. Conversely, all that is
related to the Lord is new.

Thus, "a day of new life" refers to the Messiah's life,
and the lives of those who follow him. Even when he leaves the
church in the morning, Father always begins with his right foot.
Father has said, "Shirts are glad if you use them by the number
three (i.e. wear them three days). All of creation is the same
way." We can see how he is working to establish good through
every aspect of his daily life. This life should hecome the
standard of the new Heavenly order, and change the present
insane order of Satan.

The first two lines of this verse may be clarified by this
quotation from Principle: "... to live a life of righteousness
in order to attain the purpose of goodness..."
In the Korean song, the verb is the same in the last line
of each of the first three verses, and is repeated emphatically
at the end of the line. That verb means both 'To realize and
to establish.' The verb in the fourth verse is more specific
and emphatic in its meaning; it is translated here as "build."

We cannot fully understand how difficult it was to battle
for God's Words. I understand that Father tore apart three Bibles.
He would press open Heavenly Father's heart and cry
out with tears and sweat, "This must be Your will!
But because Satan can accuse, You can't answer me even though You
want to, can You?" The drops of precious blood that fell in
this way were given to us in the form of the True Word.

Father's words as related to us through Mr. Eu:
"Let me explain through example, how difficult it is to unveil
the Principle. Imagine a completely dark night, a night like
the whole sky has been covered by a tent. And imagine a light
like a pin-hole in the canvas. Unveiling the Principle is
about as difficult as it would be to strike that light with
only one attempt."

4. GARDEN OF RESTORATION

words: Father

This is one of the best among Completed Testament Holy Songs.
The Korean word for the Garden translates,
"Eastern Mountain." Because winters are so harsh, the people
wait for spring very eagerly. Because the first ray of the
spring sun falls on the mountains to the East, "Eastern
Mountain" has come to symbolize the Garden of Eden. (You
can also probably understand why Song of the Garden is called
song of the Eastern Mountain.

l. He searched for six thousand years
This embattled and hate-filled Garden
For the central point of victory.
His struggle in Providence is recorded as footprints of blood.
This is the love we see in His Providence.

2. The flower of happiness bIooms in the Providence of freedom.
Blessed are we, for the flower of hope blooms in the Garden of our ideal.
The fragrance of His Providence brings joyand happiness.
This is the fulfillment of Father's desire.
(Note the difference in meaning of the Garden in each verse:
l. garden of hate
2. garden of hope
3. garden of joy,
which He wanted to give us from the beginning,
4. garden of the original ideal.)

3. Blossoms of happiness bloom through the Garden of Freedom;
Our true home is one of joy and happiness
We live forever in this flowerlike Garden.
This is the Garden the Father gives to us.

4. The eternal will of His Providence is the ideal on earth,
The true Garden that He tried to build on earth.
To jously and with fragrant spirits spread its glory,
For this is the glory of His creation.

5. SONG OF THE VICTORS

words: Father

Around 1956-57 many members would become spiritual
during worship services. At the time Father would often
preach the sermon himself and often wore the white traditional
dress of Korea.
This melody was arranged by Miss Kim from a melody that
an old woman about 60 years old began
singing when she became spiritual during service.
Before being rearranged, the rhythm was far more distinctively Korean.
I'm not told whether Father wrote the words before the melody
existed.

l. We offer in tribute" the new glorious Hosanna' s
And joyfully attend the glorious Lord of new life
Search for the promised great glory,
And the Garden of freedom and happiness where we can sing a new song.

2. When we have fought through the mist and clouds of darkness,
The bright new world will brilliantly shine.
Searching for new joy and happiness and new peace,
And the Garden of freedom and happiness where we can sing a new song.

3. Those who sing the new song of new life,
Offer praises for the great blessing of your being chosen,
Search for the new glory of our hopes,
And the Garden of freedom and happiness where we can sing a new song.

4. Take the day of our creation as our standard,
And make shine the Heavenly love and beauty.
Search for the flower garden of harmony
And the Garden of freedom and happiness where we can sing a new song.

6. SONG OF THE SPRING BREEZE

When Father was in prison, he never wanted to burden
Heavenly Father with his condition. He was the Lord who was
to bring in the eternal springtime, but because of his imprisonment
he couldn't tell the people. His situation was so opposite
to that of the future world he would bring in: to encourage himself
he was always thinking about the future.

One day he heard another prisoner singing this song.
Father began to sing it himself every day, perhaps with some
changes; later, he said to the Family, "You don't know how
much inspiration and comfort I received from singing this."
Although it is, a simple song, he imparted a deeper meaning to it.

In singing this song it is important to realize how Koreans
view their seasons. Their winter temperatures go down below
zero Fahrenheit (-18 C), and their anticipation of spring is much more
eager than most other peoples. That anticipation connects
directly with the anticipation for the Messiah.

l. Snow and wind of extremely cold dark nights, Lift your ruthless hand.
Soon the spring breeze will chase you away with the fragrance of flowers,
And call to life the suffocated hills.

2. Even the most ruthless winter wind
can last only a moment,
and stands doomed to be calmed
Soon the spring breeze will chase you away with the
fragrance of flowers,
And call to life the suffocated hills.

The powers of winter (powers of Satan) attack us with cold
winds and icy snow that hurts like needles. But lift your ruthless hand!
(Implied is the threat, "Satan, if you don't lift your hand, I'll cut it off!)
No matter how much you can blow around now,
soon the spr1ng breeze must come carrying sweet fragrances,
and chase you away.

In verse 2 we see the mighty figure of the Lord commanding
the spring breeze to come in the midst of imprisonment, torture,
and the most cruel punishment of all, the crucifixion of heart.

3. Awake! Butterfly and meadowlark of spring!
Too long this wasted land has suffered in this nightmare.
Soon the spring breeze will chase you away with the
fragrance of flowers,
And call to life the suffocated hills.
Now awake! and dance, you butterfly of spring; sing, you meadowlark.
The Korean peninsula has suffered a long nightmare.

8. OH, MY LITTLE LAMBS

This is a hymn from the established Korean Christian churches.
It describes howa dark and lonely soul comes
a cross the love of Christ, is resurrected by that love, and
is inspired to spread that love to other people.

l. Oh, my little lamb, in the lonely meadow,
When you were weak and collapsed from disease,
There was none who would embrace you,
None who would give you words of love.
God is calling out. The first verse is sung with the
spirit of a sinner who has looked into his own heart,
looked back on his course, and has suddenly discovered that God has
been at his side all this time. The lonely sinful life wounds
us, "when you fell down on the plain (in our suffering) in need
of comfort, and of salvation, nobody could raise you up in
their arms." Behind these words we see the figure of Christ
standing beside us, saying "I was there! Didn't I heal your
wounds, and wrap you in words of love?"

2. Oh, my little lamb, see that man,
For he goes carrying the cross for your sake,
And is the shepherd who leads you to the path of life.
Follow him, for you are too weak to walk alone.

4. Oh, my little lamb, with a joyful heart
Praise the Lord with all your might.
Love all men throughout the world,
(Go into the world and love everyone)
Oh, my little lambs.

The words rise in intensity through verses three and four.
Particularly verse four expresses a determined heart that calls
us to "love all men throughout the world." We should sing this
song paying close attention to accompaniment and loudness and
softness.

9. THE LORD HAS COME

Korean Unification Church Song

This song resounds through the heavens with praises of
the Lord's love sung with all one's heart. We sing this song
in tears of deep joy of receiving the Lord of the Second Advent.

It is called a "Korean Unification Church Song" without specification of who wrote the words or music, because it is not
exactly clear who first began singing it.
Let me explain the meaning of the lines through this direct translation.

l. The Lord has come, the Lord has come.
To the Eastern country from which the Sun rises; to the shining Han peninsula,
The Lord has come from the right hand of God.
(i.e. with the authority of God)
He cames to lead all men into the accomplishment of His will.
Oh, this beautiful land, receive the Lord, dance and sing.
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Amen.

The beginning line is so proud and joyful: Externally
this is a tragic race that has been stepped on throughout its
history. But now it has been chosen as the country to receive
the long-awaited Lord of the Second Advent. Profound joy is
contained within the line, "the Eastern country from which the
Sun rises; the shining Han Peninsula."
(tr.'s note --Han Peninsula = Korean Peninsula)
"To lead all men" Just as a mother hen gathers all her
chicks under her wing, the Lord of the Second Advent leads all
men with love.

This verse expresses the strong yearning, "Oh: From
one end of the Han Peninsula to the other awake:
Receive the Lord: Sing and dance!"

2. The Lord has come, the Lord has come.
To the country where white cloth is worn,
where the Rose of Sharon blooms,
The king of kings has come with his Providence to
shatter sin and evil.
He has come to build Heaven on this earth.
Oh, my three million brothers receive the Lord,
sing and dance.
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Amen.

"The country where white cloth is worn" As you can tell
very well if you see movies set in Korea, they tend to wear
bright colors. Men are often seen wéaring white pants.